Egon Krenz

Living in retirement, largely out of the public eye.

Resigned as head of state of East Germany.

The Berlin Wall fell during his leadership.

Became Chairman of the Council of State and head of state.

Replaced Erich Honecker as General Secretary of the SED.

Became a member of the Politburo of the SED.

Became a full member of the Central Committee of the SED.

Became leader of the Ernst Thälmann Pioneer Organisation.

Became a deputy of the Volkskammer (East German Parliament).

Joined the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED).

Born in Kolberg, Pomerania, Germany (now Kołobrzeg, Poland).